chocolateducttape Report post Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) Well, they're not 100% my work, as I did them with help at Carl Chappell's boot school, but still. It was an AWESOME class, I learned tons, and I feel well-equipped to take on my next pair, so I highly recommend it. Edited June 23, 2008 by chocolateducttape Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted June 23, 2008 Wow, nice work. Your first pair? Awesome, just awesome.... When I was in school, I really liked making the boots when I went to school. Made two pairs. They're certainly not new any more. Nor did I do any top stitching. A nice pair of custom boots fit real nice and comfortable too. Nice work, keep it up and get busy making another pair. Thats the best way. Get the equipment you need, at least a table top for doing to tops, most towns have a shoe repairs that has a sole stitcher and finisher. Nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Report post Posted June 23, 2008 Your first pair!?!?! Excellent work. I love the stallion head motif. Great potential trademark. I am speechless. Those boots shine they truely shine! Storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted June 24, 2008 WoW! Those are beautiful! I don't have the guts to try anything like that quite yet .... OUTSTANDING !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokinP Report post Posted June 24, 2008 Definitely ready to take on your next pair! Wish my name was on the order ticket for the next pair. Just one personal request...add a spur ridge to the heel. Brave choice of color for a first pair...and worked out perfect. Detailing is excellent. Very nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badLoveLeather Report post Posted June 24, 2008 Where is that School? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted June 25, 2008 those are great I wish I could make boots! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chocolateducttape Report post Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks y'all! badLoveLeather - St. Jo, Texas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcboots Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Very nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gremlin Report post Posted June 30, 2008 For a first pair of boots, those things have sole!! (Someone hadda say it ) Very nice pair. Wear them with pride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chocolateducttape Report post Posted July 2, 2008 haha... sole... thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudman Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Very nice pair of boots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eirenealetheia Report post Posted November 29, 2008 *jaw drop* These are simply incredible boots. And for your FIRST pair? Just amazing... I wish I owned a pair of boots like that!! I also wish there were schools or classes for this kind of thing here (well, actually, for ANY form of leatherworking!!), as its a craft I'd love to learn if I was able to! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted November 30, 2008 Very nice work. Big House Daddy sells a book on boot making among lots of other stuff. I have not seen or read it just threw it out there for the info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted November 30, 2008 love them.. can't wait to see more boots from you and just amazing on the first time out... you are talented Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chocolateducttape Report post Posted December 3, 2008 aww thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randyc Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Sorry it took me so long to notice your post. Great looking pair of boots. I took Carl's class in June of 2006. It was fun and I learned alot. I went through the class with John and Alese who stayed on to help Carl with Trailtown Custom Boots. Shortly after completing the class, I drifted off into Custom Gun Leather where I remain today. I was looking over my boot making supplys last week, I just might have to start another pair. Thanks for the inspiration. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NuVikingKnives Report post Posted December 28, 2008 A very classy finnish on the soles. I would have never had time to do that when I was repairing boots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chocolateducttape Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Thanks! Randy, if you do another pair of boots, put up pictures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusterTheBootmaker Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Howdy Great pair of boots. Wow. I'm still trying to build my first pair. I have the 11D last and have to get of course a lot of other items. Lasting pliers, stand, etc. I was able to buy a finishing stand that has all the polishing brushes and sander wheels. thats a start. I hope I can go to Carls school this spring or summer, but I dont know if I can get off work. Keep up the great work. Buster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted January 1, 2009 I've missed this post too, sorry! Boots look great, I can't really say I like the pink colour but looking past my pref they look really beautiful. Seems like very small and neat stitching, maybe a little late now but a close-up of stitching would have been very nice to see. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JEM Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Congrats on a very nice pair of boots! I have visited Carl in St Jo and meet him at the boot and saddle makers round up in Wichita Falls, he is a nice guy and that he is a good teacher is obvious for all who can see your boots. Keep up the good work and please post your second pair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Wow!! Nice boots!!! I would have never thought of Tooling the Sole Leather!! Nice touch!! I have been repairing boots for a year, my business partner has been in the business for 35 years and has made boots as well. You have sparked another interest for me! Thanks for posting those. Is you next pair ready for photos yet!!! LOL!!! Rick J. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnieBlaze Report post Posted January 17, 2010 awsome boots i love them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimKleffner Report post Posted January 17, 2010 NICE Boots! I'm glad you posted those pics. Happy tooling Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
